← Back to search
Cover of The Captive Soul

The Captive Soul

Josepha Sherman (1998)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesHighlander #8
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.71

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeath

Hero archetypes

Time-Displaced Hero

Heroine archetypes

Warrior / Soldier

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

In Captive Soul, published to tie-in with the fantasy adventure TV series Highlander, warrior Duncan McLeod and his friend Methos notice a particular sword on display in a NY museum. Methos recognises the weapon from his days in Ancient Egypt.

Is The Captive Soul appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This Highlander tie-in novel features sword-based combat violence consistent with the TV series, along with themes of immortality and ancient history. Some action violence but not graphic.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death and violence.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Fans of the Highlander TV series will enjoy following Duncan McLeod and Methos on a mystery involving an ancient Egyptian sword.

Tags

Urban FantasyHistorical FantasyTv Tie-inSword and Sorcery